Description

Chemical Composition (wt %, max unless range given)
C Mn P S Si Cr
<=0.12 <=1.00 <=0.040 <=0.030 <=1.00 16.0-18.0
Mechanical Properties (annealed tube)
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation Hardness
>=450 MPa >=205 MPa >=22 % <=183 HB
Physical Properties (typical)
Density Melting Point Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Modulus of Elasticity
7.70 g/cm3 1425-1510 °C 10.4 μm/m·°C 26.0 W/m·°C 200 GPa

430 Stainless Steel Wire

Most commonly used ferritic stainless steel wire; chromium content 16-18%; good corrosion resistance, formability and oxidation resistance; low cost for household appliance springs and clips.

Chemical Composition (wt %, max unless range given)
C Mn P S Si Cr
<=0.12 <=1.00 <=0.040 <=0.030 <=1.00 16.0-18.0
Mechanical Properties (annealed tube)
Tensile Strength Yield Strength Elongation Hardness
>=450 MPa >=205 MPa >=22 % <=183 HB
Physical Properties (typical)
Density Melting Point Thermal Expansion Thermal Conductivity Modulus of Elasticity
7.70 g/cm3 1425-1510 °C 10.4 μm/m·°C 26.0 W/m·°C 200 GPa